By Adam Swift Local legislators want to see the MBTA place a greater emphasis on electrification of its rail, bus, and subway systems in its latest capital improvement plan. On Thursday, April 13, the MBTA held the last of its…
Month: April 2023
Civilian Flaggers on the Horizon?
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Louise Johnson and Paige Sparks from Jamaica Plain’s Neighborhood and Public Service Committees joined the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association’s (JPNA) monthly meeting on Monday, Apr. 10, to gauge interest in the civilian flaggers ballot initiative. This…
Jury Has Been Selected for the Javier Garcia Martinez Trial
Special to the Times-Free Press A jury has been selected in the trial of Javier Garcia Martinez. Opening statements began on April 18. Martinez, 42, is charged with armed assault to murder; assault & battery with a dangerous weapon, serious…
East Boston Native Receives Award for First Book
Poet and social activist, Essmaa Litim, received an EXTRAordinary Women award from the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement in March. The life-long East Boston resident is a first generation Algerian American who is dedicated to raising awareness about immigration and…
Sen. Edwards and Rep. Madaro Speak in Favor of a Low-Income Fare
Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Adrian Madaro spoke today in support of the Low Income Fare legislation that would compel the MBTA to implement a low-income fare system and allows Regional Transit Authorities to study and implement similar programs. The…
News in Brief
Mayor Wu Announces 2023 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2023 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’® in parks citywide from May 2 to June 21. Visit…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Coming to East Boston
On Saturday, April 22, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) as part of The East Boston Alliance for Support, Treatment, Intervention and Education (EASTIE) Coalition will be supporting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to help reduce easy access to…
Coletta Holds Budget Town Halls Across the District
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta recently held five Budget Town Halls Tour in District One, where she outlined the City’s budget process, discussed initial priorities in advocacy, and solicited suggestions from constituents about their priorities in the upcoming fiscal year…
Boston Parks and Recreation Department Open Space Plan Comment Period Now Open
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) has announced the opening of the comment period for the public to provide feedback on the 2023-2029 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The plan offers a framework…
Hayden Announces 2023 Community Reinvestment Grant Program Application Dates
District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced that community non-profit organizations in Suffolk County can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through his office’s Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program. “It’s more important than ever for our neighborhood-focused service organizations to engage…